United News of Bangladesh

Holy Eid-ul-Azha, the largest religious festival of Muslims, is being celebrated in Bangladesh with religious fervour and festivity on Thursday. The main Eid-ul-Azha congregation was held at the National Eidgah at 7:30am, with the participation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Eid congregations are being  held at other Eidgahs and mosques across the country. Religious scholars and khateebs are delivering sermons focusing on the significance of Qurbani and the values of sacrifice, compassion, and obedience in Islam. President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, have greeted the nation on the occasion. In a video message on Wednesday evening, the Prime Minister said holy Eid-ul-Azha has once again arrived at the doorsteps of the Muslim Ummah with the message of sacrifice, piety and self-purification. “I extend my greetings on the occasion of holy Eid-ul-Azha to Muslims in Bangladesh and across the world. I also wish all people of the country, regardless of political belief, religion or ethnicity, a happy Eid. Eid Mubarak,” he said. A seven-day government holiday began on Monday. However, doctors and nurses involved in measles treatment and emergency healthcare services will remain outside the holiday schedule, as their Eid leave has been cancelled to ensure uninterrupted medical care. Besides, emergency services, including hospitals, healthcare, fire service, electricity, water, gas, internet, media and postal services, will remain operational during the holidays.   Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has intensified security measures surrounding the National Eidgah to protect the lives and property of city residents and ensure a peaceful celebration of Eid. Speaking to the media after inspecting preparations at the National Eidgah, DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed on Wednesday said that only 10 to 15 percent of police personnel in Dhaka Metropolitan City have been granted leave due to heightened security arrangements for Eid. Government, semi-government, and autonomous institution buildings have been illuminated marking the festival. State-run Bangladesh Television and Bangladesh Betar, along with private television channels, are broadcasting special programmes to celebrate the occasion. Special meals will also be served at hospitals, orphanages, prisons, and child care centres. After Eid prayers, Muslims will perform Qurbani, sacrificing animals in remembrance of the devotion of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS), who was willing to sacrifice his beloved son Hazrat Ismail (AS) in obedience to Allah’s command. According to Islamic belief, Almighty Allah later replaced Ismail (AS) with a sacrificial animal, symbolising unwavering faith and sacrifice.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman offered Eid-ul-Azha prayers at the country’s main congregation at the National Eidgah on Thursday morning. Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek led the prayers around 7:31am. A special munajat was offered after the prayers, seeking Allah’s blessings for peace, progress and prosperity of Bangladesh as well as the welfare of its people and the wider Muslim Ummah. The Chief Justice, Cabinet members, judges of the Supreme Court, lawmakers, senior political leaders, high-ranking civil and military officials, and people from different walks of life also joined the congregation. The Eid prayers were organised by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) with separate arrangements for women at the venue. Eid-ul-Azha, one of the biggest religious festivals for Muslims, is being celebrated across the country. After the prayers, the Prime Minister will visit the graves of his parents — Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia — at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar and offer Fateha. In the afternoon, Tarique Rahman will join the traditional “Barkhana” feast hosted by the Armed Forces at Dhaka Cantonment. Earlier on Wednesday, the Prime Minister extended Eid-ul-Azha greetings to the people of Bangladesh and Muslims across the world. In a video message, he  said holy Eid-ul-Azha has once again arrived at the doorsteps of the Muslim Ummah with the message of sacrifice, piety and self-purification. “I extend my greetings on the occasion of holy Eid-ul-Azha to Muslims in Bangladesh and across the world. I also wish all people of the country, regardless of political belief, religion or ethnicity, a happy Eid. Eid Mubarak,” he said.

Bangladesh will celebrate Eid-ul-Azha on Thursday with religious fervour and festivity across the country. Muslims from all walks of life are set to observe the festival in the spirit of devotion, sacrifice, and submission to the will of Almighty Allah. Eid congregations will be held at Eidgahs and mosques nationwide in the morning, where devotees will offer prayers and seek divine blessings. Religious scholars and khateebs are expected to deliver sermons focusing on the significance of Qurbani and the values of sacrifice, compassion, and obedience in Islam. Following the prayers, people will exchange Eid greetings, reinforcing the bonds of unity and brotherhood. President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, have greeted the nation on the occasion. In a video message in the evening, the Prime Minister said holy Eid-ul-Azha has once again arrived at the doorsteps of the Muslim Ummah with the message of sacrifice, piety and self-purification. “I extend my greetings on the occasion of holy Eid-ul-Azha to Muslims in Bangladesh and across the world. I also wish all people of the country, regardless of political belief, religion or ethnicity, a happy Eid. Eid Mubarak,” he said. The Prime Minister prayed to Almighty Allah for peace, security and stability for Bangladesh, the Muslim world and humanity as a whole. He also prayed for global peace, harmony and safety. The main Eid congregation in the capital will take place at the National Eidgah adjacent to the High Court premises. Preparations at the venue have already been completed, with the President, Prime Minister, judges, diplomats, political leaders, and people from different professions expected to attend. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has intensified security measures surrounding the National Eidgah to protect the lives and property of city residents and ensure a peaceful celebration of Eid. Speaking to the media after inspecting preparations at the National Eidgah, DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed said that only 10 to 15 percent of police personnel in Dhaka Metropolitan City have been granted leave due to heightened security arrangements for Eid. Government, semi-government, and autonomous institution buildings have been illuminated marking the festival. State-run Bangladesh Television and Bangladesh Betar, along with private television channels, are broadcasting special programmes to celebrate the occasion. Special meals will also be served at hospitals, orphanages, prisons, and child care centres. After Eid prayers, Muslims will perform Qurbani, sacrificing animals in remembrance of the devotion of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS), who was willing to sacrifice his beloved son Hazrat Ismail (AS) in obedience to Allah’s command. According to Islamic belief, Almighty Allah later replaced Ismail (AS) with a sacrificial animal, symbolising unwavering faith and sacrifice.